Movies like Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980)
The best movies like Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) are John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015), Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019) and Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016). If Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty hooked you with its comedy and tv movie, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedJohn Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015)7.7/10 from 290 votes
- NewestMasterChat GPT (2024)Released 2024
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015)
Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019)
Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010)
Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in his second live stand-up performance in Cleveland, Ohio, where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991)
Jim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity. This stand-up special was taped at Theatre Passe Muraille, Toronto, Canada, in front of a live audience.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)
Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrevor Noah: Where Was I (2023)
Trevor Noah riffs on national anthems, derailing a German sightseeing tour and getting roasted in Paris in this comedy special about his world travels.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010)
Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo on the beach to inspiring Germany with the power of cheesy pop--it's almost too easy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Donald Trump (2011)
It's Donald Trump's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis (2018)
Bruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to action star. And with Roast Master Joseph Gordon-Levitt at the helm, nobody is leaving the dais unscathed.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)
Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRobin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002)
2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New York City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPatton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016)
Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to hopelessness. It's his most upbeat special to date.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRobin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009)
HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO special, taped before a live audience at Washington's Constitution Hall.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGeorge Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001)
George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJonas Brothers Family Roast (2021)
Kevin, Joe and Nick face down quick wits and deep cuts in this comedy special featuring Pete Davidson, John Legend and more. Hosted by Kenan Thompson.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Comedians of Comedy (2005)
The Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford that was documented in a 2005 film and 2005 Comedy Central television series of the same name, both directed by Michael Blieden.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBlue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)
The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNorm Macdonald: Nothing Special (2022)
In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSaturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999)
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past two and a half decades.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)
Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980)
Steve Martin's third NBC special serves as a salute to 1970s television commercials. Taking shots at everything from "Suzy Chapstick" to Palmolive to advertising agencies, this special showcased Martin's genius for physical comedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Strolling '20s (1966)
Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier travel down memory lane to see what life was like back in the 1920s. Harry Belafonte introduces this musical, written by poet and playwright Langston Hughes, which pays tribute to Harlem in the 1920's. Sidney Poitier provides commentary on the era throughout the program, and George Kirby and Nipsey Russell portray various Harlem characters. Program highlights include: Gloria Lynne singing "Good Ol' Wagon"; Brownie McGhee singing "Let the Deal Go Down"; Diahann Carroll singing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out"; Sammy Davis, Jr., singing and tap dancing to "Doin' the New Low Down"; Joe Williams singing "Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning"; and Duke Ellington performing "Sophisticated Lady" with a sextet.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
An SNL Valentine (2015)
An SNL Valentine is a primetime special that features a variety of Saturday Night Live sketches, themed towards Valentine's Day.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Smosh LIVE (2016)
The very first Smosh live stream with sketches and challenges performed live by Ian, Anthony, Olivia, Noah, Courtney, Keith, and Shayne.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
De ladito me da risa (1998)
The sixteenth entry in the sketch comedy series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
No se puede con la risa (1998)
The fifteenth entry in the sketch comedy series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
MasterChat GPT (2024)
At 3 AM, a girl tries to cook instant ramen noodles with instructions from ChatGPT
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
The closest matches to Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty are John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015), Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019) and Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
Start with John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015), the closest match to Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty.
What is the highest-rated movie like Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015), rated 7.7/10 by 290 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
MasterChat GPT (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
Yes: John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015), Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019) and Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016).
How are movies similar to Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.